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Do you need a tractor to do a loop?

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HumanPoweredDesigner

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I would think a pusher would be much less stable during a loop. Is that right?

Also, how hard is it to make an airplane than can do a loop? I'm sure it needs to handle more G's, and needs a lot more power for the weight, and strong control surfaces. Are there any ultralights than can do a loop? I read that even a moderate accelerated dive can be catastrophic for many ultralights.

I know there are bi planes than can do loops, and I think they can do them slowly too.

The nice thing about a pusher is it is more friendly to a canard, and maybe will pull less air pass the cockpit for a more quiet ride, I think. I just wonder if it is bad for acrobatics.
 
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